Antinuclear activists camping out at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry refused to take down their tents Friday despite an order to do so by 5 p.m.
Hundreds of people meanwhile came to see the three tents around the deadline, apparently to show their support for the protesters.
About 10 of the activists have regularly stayed in the tents since September.
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